All is well. Took the pump off the engine and seated the diaphragm properly.
Short cuts rarely work, in Triumphs as in Life!
Thanks again, Randall and Steve.
John
On 5/13/07, Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > I'm trying to do this all with the pump still attached to the
> > engine,
>
> My suggestion would be to go ahead and remove the pump from the engine, so
> you can be sure it's assembled correctly.
>
> > So maybe the check valves are fouled? How can I test?
>
> With the top off the pump, you should be able to blow into the inlet past
> the check valve, but not suck. At the outlet you should be able to suck
> air, but not blow.
>
> > Or should I remove and blow out with low air?
>
> I would test first.
>
> Randall
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